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Here are the appetizers Wumpy and I had tonight at AMG in Washington. Is that plastic cheese on Wumpy's plate?

DISCUSS!

Will's Appetizer:

Henry's Appetizer:

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"Life in Lubbock, Texas, taught me two things: One is that God loves you and you're going to burn in hell. The other is that sex is the most awful, filthy thing on earth and you should save it for someone you love." - Butch Hancock, Musician, The Flatlanders

Oh, that was his pre-appetizer at the hotel before dinner. Who knows what he had at dinner? We split up for dinner last night - some (me) went for Asian. Others (Will) went for Italian. If he had more cheese there, at least I hope it was real cheese.

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"Life in Lubbock, Texas, taught me two things: One is that God loves you and you're going to burn in hell. The other is that sex is the most awful, filthy thing on earth and you should save it for someone you love." - Butch Hancock, Musician, The Flatlanders

In the interest of full disclosure, here are the results of my lipid tests which I received from my doctor this morning. Total cholesterol is 154, HDL is 57, triglycerides are 57, and LDL is 86. The hand-written numbers are from 6 months ago.

Also in the interest of full disclosure, this is before Jeff, Wumpy and I had our seafood blowout on Sunday afternoon in DC.

Wump, we're still waiting for your test results!

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"Life in Lubbock, Texas, taught me two things: One is that God loves you and you're going to burn in hell. The other is that sex is the most awful, filthy thing on earth and you should save it for someone you love." - Butch Hancock, Musician, The Flatlanders

Also in the interest of full disclosure, this is before Jeff, Wumpy and I had our seafood blowout on Sunday afternoon in DC.

To wit:

that was so damn good. Steamed Skrimps, Mussels, oysters, clams, Calamari, Sausage and potatoes, and the best damn Bloody Marys I have ever had (heavy on horseradish). Oh did I mention we order 2 Entrees each ...the Steamed Seafood Pot and the Fried Shrimp...Lipids be damned!

We got seriously wrecked with seafood. And to top it all off I was in the company of two GORGEOUS menz's

In the interest of full disclosure, here are the results of my lipid tests which I received from my doctor this morning. Total cholesterol is 154, HDL is 57, triglycerides are 57, and LDL is 86. The hand-written numbers are from 6 months ago.

Also in the interest of full disclosure, this is before Jeff, Wumpy and I had our seafood blowout on Sunday afternoon in DC.

Wump, we're still waiting for your test results!

Seriously I was hoping to skirt by the posting of my results. But now that you've done gone and plastered yours up here Queen P will never let me slide.

That cheese was so freakin good. And you chumps were holding back on me. Yall didn't tell me there was Nachos at our dinner bar, I accidentally found it while I was snubbing my nose at the salads.

To wit:

that was so damn good. Steamed Skrimps, Mussels, oysters, clams, Calamari, Sausage and potatoes, and the best damn Bloody Marys I have ever had (heavy on horseradish). Oh did I mention we order 2 Entrees each ...the Steamed Seafood Pot and the Fried Shrimp...Lipids be damned!

We got seriously wrecked with seafood. And to top it all off I was in the company of two GORGEOUS menz's

It was a lite snack for me ... two hours later we all went out for Chinese . I'm not making this up LOL .

Oh shit, I forgot about that,. LOL. It was literally 2 hours later and we ordered full entree's at Kim Il Sungs place.

As Jeff would say.. "We went big that night"

Heh... we did have Chinese food about 2 hours after all of that delicious seafood. Oink!

Also, those Bloody Mary's were most excellent!

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"Life in Lubbock, Texas, taught me two things: One is that God loves you and you're going to burn in hell. The other is that sex is the most awful, filthy thing on earth and you should save it for someone you love." - Butch Hancock, Musician, The Flatlanders

I ate reasonably yet I gained weight while there. Life is so unfair. I'm just fortunate we had kitchenettes in our suites as there wasn't much to eat in DC. Here was my typical dinner. Not sure why I have a pic though?

Wolfie

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Although "someone" (who shall remain nameless....) DID eat, not one -- but TWO McDonalds meals while at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. The rest of our party had a bit more healthy Boston Market Carver sandwiches -- fresh chicken breast. Granted, there were many options and he DID give away one of his Diet Cokes.

I only had one true meal the entire time there. Thanks to Henry, I was able to eat a fabulous meal at a Mexican restaurant. We found it be accident as it was next door to the liquor store. Most of the other places we visited as groups didn't have a lot of options and the Asian Waiter scared the hell out of me and I only ordered veggies with bean curd sauce.

I'm sure there was probably something to eat Saturday evening, but I've offically blocked it out.

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Although "someone" (who shall remain nameless....) DID eat, not one -- but TWO McDonalds meals while at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. The rest of our party had a bit more healthy Boston Market Carver sandwiches -- fresh chicken breast. Granted, there were many options and he DID give away one of his Diet Cokes.

You people need to realize that this AMAZING frame I sport requires lots of energy to keep it looking so good. Not only that, but I think I walked like 22 miles that day and prob burned off those 2 meal deals within 30 minutes.

You people need to realize that this AMAZING frame I sport requires lots of energy to keep it looking so good. Not only that, but I think I walked like 22 miles that day and prob burned off those 2 meal deals within 30 minutes.

Whatever. I was sent a text-embed photo of you exiting Dupont Metro station and saw the beginnings of a beer gut and a quickly balding old man.

...You people need to realize that this AMAZING frame I sport requires lots of energy to keep it looking so good. Not only that, but I think I walked like 22 miles that day and prob burned off those 2 meal deals within 30 minutes.

Did anyone else have blisters and callouses on their feet / toes after all that walking in DC? My dogs were barking after I got back home. I spend too much time at my desk all day long.

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"Life in Lubbock, Texas, taught me two things: One is that God loves you and you're going to burn in hell. The other is that sex is the most awful, filthy thing on earth and you should save it for someone you love." - Butch Hancock, Musician, The Flatlanders

Here is what I prepared for supper last Sunday. Fresh, wild catch gulf shrimp, done on the BBQ, marinated in lime, tequila, garlic and olive oil. Server over a salad dressed with balsamic, white wine vingar, olive oil, and a touch of grated parmesan cheese:

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"Life in Lubbock, Texas, taught me two things: One is that God loves you and you're going to burn in hell. The other is that sex is the most awful, filthy thing on earth and you should save it for someone you love." - Butch Hancock, Musician, The Flatlanders

Here is what I prepared for supper last Sunday. Fresh, wild catch gulf shrimp, done on the BBQ, marinated in lime, tequila, garlic and olive oil. Server over a salad dressed with balsamic, white wine vingar, olive oil, and a touch of grated parmesan cheese:

You people need to realize that this AMAZING frame I sport requires lots of energy to keep it looking so good. Not only that, but I think I walked like 22 miles that day and prob burned off those 2 meal deals within 30 minutes.

Don't forget the part about being a wee bit, what shall we say ----- BITCHY, when you are hungry.

I do try to watch my diet. Obviously I blew that in DC (why do you think I had my tests done *before* AMG?). Exercise helps -- that's the biggest change I can think of since my last lipid panel. I also think I have good genetics on my Dad's side of the family (from Italy -- Rome), and my doc says that can make a big difference.

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"Life in Lubbock, Texas, taught me two things: One is that God loves you and you're going to burn in hell. The other is that sex is the most awful, filthy thing on earth and you should save it for someone you love." - Butch Hancock, Musician, The Flatlanders

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

Here is what I prepared for supper last Sunday. Fresh, wild catch gulf shrimp, done on the BBQ, marinated in lime, tequila, garlic and olive oil. Server over a salad dressed with balsamic, white wine vingar, olive oil, and a touch of grated parmesan cheese:

Looks delish, Henry... though we must rethink your plates. So grandmothery!

"Life in Lubbock, Texas, taught me two things: One is that God loves you and you're going to burn in hell. The other is that sex is the most awful, filthy thing on earth and you should save it for someone you love." - Butch Hancock, Musician, The Flatlanders

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

I have a set of 8 extra large dinner plates (simple, white) that are so large I can't close the cabinet door either. So don't think you're special for one minute. And while I can't claim that they were from a dollar store, they are not "label specific" dishes.

Everything else though is iittala one coffee cup and saucer will set you back $50. Ah, the things I miss from my days being employed

I have a set of 8 extra large dinner plates (simple, white) that are so large I can't close the cabinet door either. So don't think you're special for one minute. And while I can't claim that they were from a dollar store, they are not "label specific" dishes.

Everything else though is iittala one coffee cup and saucer will set you back $50. Ah, the things I miss from my days being employed

Seroconverted: Early 80sTested & confirmed what I already knew: early 90s

Current regimen: Atripla. Last regimen: Epzicom, Sustiva (since its inception with NO adverse side effects: no vivid dreams and NONE of the problems people who can't tolerate this drug may experience: color me lucky )Past regimensFun stuff (in the past): HAV/HBV, crypto, shingles, AIDS, PCP

You all should try eating more veggies. Special thanks to Henry for sharing how simply he cooks corn on the cob. I tried the old microwave for 3 minutes thingy with the husk on and it turned out fabulous.

I read on-line from a woman who freezes it in the husks and also microwaves it for 5 minutes with excellent results. I froze an ear yesterday and was totally happy with the results.

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You all should try eating more veggies. Special thanks to Henry for sharing how simply he cooks corn on the cob. I tried the old microwave for 3 minutes thingy with the husk on and it turned out fabulous.